MacEwan University Admissions 2023 Programs, Deadlines, Requirements & FAQ

MacEwan University Deadlines

Students should consider the deadlines as to when they want to start their studies at MacEwan University. All the programs at MacEwan University are open for fall intake with some additional intakes in Winter or Spring/Summer term as well. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to improve their chances of admission. Below mentioned are the application deadlines:

Interim Documents Deadlines:

Competitive Programs:

First-qualified, first-admitted programs:

Final Document Deadlines:

MacEwan University Undergraduate Admissions

MacEwan University offers 32 bachelor’s degree majors, 10 bachelor’s programs, 1 applied degree, 2 transfer degrees, and 40 certificate and diploma programs. All the programs have different prerequisites. Before applying for programs, students should first check out their deadlines. However, some common requirements are mentioned below:

Application Portal: Out-of-province and international students can apply through ApplyAlberta
Application Fees: 110 CAD (non-refundable) paid via Amex, MasterCard, or Visa
Application Requirements: 

• Minimum AGPA (Admission Grade Point Average)
• High school and post-secondary transcripts 
• Documents translations
• Passport photo page (name verification)
• English proficiency scores:
  • IELTS: 6.5 (5.5 in each band)
  • TOEFL iBT: 86 (21 in each section)
  • Duolingo: 115
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English): 59 (56 in each band)

The test scores should not be more than two years old. Previous education in English:

Exemptions: Students who are bilingual and fluent in English can be exempted from the ELP requirements if they submit a written petition to the Office of the University Registrar. It should include the student’s background, educational & personal experience in English, and language of instruction at home as well as a language of instruction in education.

Additional Requirements (for competitive criteria):

• LOR
• Portfolios
• Auditions
• Resumes

Competitive Criteria:

The requirements of some of the most opted courses are mentioned in the table below:

Visa Application Process for International Students

International Students have to apply for a study permit as well as a temporary resident visa to study in Canada. Students apply after getting an acceptance letter from MacEwan University. Students can apply online or with a paper application for a visa. However, students from India, China, the Philippines, Pakistan, Senegal, or Vietnam can get study permits faster (usually in 20 days) by applying online through Student Direct Stream. 

The following documents will be required along with the visa application and fees:

• Acceptance letter from the university
• Biometrics 
• Medical Exam 
• Financial Statement
• Valid Passport

MacEwan University Admission Decision

MacEwan University has no specific timeframe for admission decisions. Students are suggested to avoid delays by submitting all the required documents at the earliest. Once the decision is made, the university will notify the eligible applicants by email. Students can either accept within 5 days or decline by showing their interest to remain in the waitlist for an alternate program.

MacEwan University accepts students who have achieved academic excellence in their high school. Students should try to attain more than the average requirements mentioned to secure a place in this competitive university. The rigorous screening process only admits a fair share of students to study at MacEwan University.